In this month’s chat with wildlife biologist Pam Perry, we learn about migrating warblers’ love of birdbaths, the awesome resource BirdCast provided by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and why it's a great time to hear tree frogs calling. Enjoy!
You can learn more about BirdCast from Pam's March 2024 interview.
Topics
- Introduction (0:00-0:20)
- Disappearing orioles and grosbeaks (0:20-1:08)
- BirdCast migration monitoring website (1:08-2:45, 14:12-15:38)
- Attracting warblers with birdbaths (2:45-6:30)
- Waterfowl (6:30-7:10)
- Seasonal diet changes (7:10-9:08)
- Northern Flickers (9:08-9:40)
- Lilacs (9:40-11:08)
- Tree frog calls sound like birds (11:08-13:21, 15:46-16:06)
- Leaves changing (13:21-14:12)
- Conclusion (16:06-16:27)
Do you have a bird bath? What birds are you seeing? Let us know: email us at comments@kaxe.org or text at 218-326-1234.
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Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).